Blogger Steve Patterson Blogs About Castle Ballroom Saint Louis!

http://urbanreviewstl.com/2011/06/castle-ballroom-exclusively-for-the-best-colored-people-of-st-louis/

Castle Ballroom Makes the National Register Weekly Highlights!

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHT

Castle Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri

Built in 1908 in the Renaissance style, the Castle Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri was designed as a dance hall and dancing academy. The dance hall was one of the major venues for social dancing and dance instruction in St. Louis prior to the dawn of the Jazz Age. By the 1930s, changing tastes in music and the nature of social dancing had transformed the city’s dancing scene into one that was driven by jazz bands rather than dance orchestras. Demographics had also shifted significantly by 1930 so that the city’s largest African American neighborhood had developed around the Castle Ballroom. For the next two decades the dance hall remained an important venue for African Americans in St. Louis. Although the last dance was held sometime in 1952, the dance hall still retains integrity and awaits restoration

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Historic Castle Ballroom Saint Louis is now FOR SALE- 2839 Olive St. 63103

Built to Last in 1908: What a truly rare opportunity! Originally named Cave Hall, and now known as the Castle Ballroom this corner building was recently placed on the National Register for Historic Places. A stunning yellow brick Renaissance Revival building with many of it's original features, mainly the ballroom intact. The first story in comprised of commercial spaces and the upper 2 floors are what makes up the ballroom, stage and balconies. Once an elegant dance hall, this property can be used in many ways: event space, catering hall or an elegant office with a historical twist. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Property is eligible for historic tax credits that are transferable, restrictions do apply. Revive an important piece of Saint Louis' musical and cultural history. Priced to move, and it won't last long.Agent can provide a copy of the nomination to the National Register upon request. Serious buyers may even get a tour of the property by a local historian!

Current Pricing and Details: CLICK HERE

Castle Ballroom Saint Louis is Added to the National Register for Historic Places

Nomiantion and Summary Below Provided by:

Lynn Josse
Public History Consultant
(314) 229-0793

Built in 1908 as Cave Hall, the venue was designed as a dance hall and
dancing academy. The owners, Cornelius Ahern and Herman Albers, built the hall
when their previous venue closed. Cave Hall became one of the major venues for social
dancing and danceinstruction in St. Louis prior to the dawn of the Jazz Age. By the 1930s,
changing tastes in music and the nature of social dancing had transformed the city’s dancing scene
into one thatwas driven by jazz bands rather than dance orchestras, and the renamed Castle
Ballroom hosted many of the most famous acts of the 1930s and 1940s. Located at the edge of St.
Louis’ storied Mill Creek Valley neighborhood, the Castle became one of the only traditionally“white” halls toallow black customers. As the Castle transitioned into a black venue, it became one of only a
few major halls that catered to an African American clientele. Since the Mill Creek Valley
neighborhood was demolished almost in its entirety beginning in 1959, the Castle is one of the
few extant buildings with significant associations to that community.

Here's the link to the Castle Ballroom nomination:
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/nps-nr/11000024.pdf

Urban Review STL gets in on the action

Famed Saint Louis blogger Steve Patterson decided to toss in his thoughts on the mound http://www.urbanreviewstl.com/?p=4359. Steve is my co-agent on another historic property, South Side Tower. I have no idea how I fell into the niche of listing properties that are on the National Register for Historic Places, but I love it! South Side Tower is the art deco gem once known as the South Side National Bank Building at Grand and Gravois.

The old building has been turned into 13 luxury condos by The Lawrence Group. There are only 5 remaining units in the building. I believe that this building has some of the most unique and spectacular views of Saint Louis City. To view some great pictures taken by another Saint Louis blogger click this link http://www.romeofthewest.com/2008/11/view-from-top.html